Old Red Tape & New Red Tape There are two types of red tape in this world: external (or “old”) and internal (or “new”). Understanding these definitions is essential to the success of any organization, whether public or private. 1)...

In the world of growth and progress, business transparency is king. By this, we invoke two aspects: being transparent in your market so that your clientele knows what you’re offering; and being transparent internally so that your teammates know what their present-day...

Rip Red Tape received some angry criticism with this previous post on anonymity. Dozens of readers found it important that folks be able to speak their minds without consequence to themselves personally. They found it harsh that we would suggest that anonymous...

Elementary school taught us, “What is right is not always popular, but we must stand up for what we believe is right and be strong.” With all of the recent anonymous journalism on the Internet and in print, it seems corporate American culture has erased...

The 1976 Indiana Hoosiers are considered by many experts to be the best men’s college basketball team ever assembled. They boast the most recent undefeated season in men’s NCAA history, and are “still unmatched by future generations.” What...